Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Manager, Business & Legal Affairs (Attorney)

Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers, and community service.

This job exists to provide ongoing legal support related to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements, primarily agreements related to production of master recordings, distribution of master recordings (digital and formats), and providing advice regarding various other contractual and legal matters and issues for the company's recorded music and music publishing divisions. The job also includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating other agreements such as artist and music publishing agreements, and research into various trademark issues and other legal matters.

How you'll CREATE:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments with producers, mixers, and other persons and entities related to the production of master recordings.
• Advise and counsel A&R administration department regarding the above referenced contracts and amendments and assist A&R administration with their securing of the same.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments for digital distribution and multi-channel administration of recordings owned or controlled by third parties.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments for administration of musical compositions owned or controlled by third parties.
• Advise and counsel various Company representatives regarding the creation of the agreements referenced above, apprise of negotiation status, and provide suggestions as to possible negotiation steps.
• Advise and counsel A&R administration department regarding their securing of clearances to record artists not signed to Capitol CMG for their appearances on master recordings owned or controlled by Capitol CMG.
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of artist and/or music publishing agreements as directed.
• Assist with monitoring of option exercise dates.
• Assist with creation of contract summaries for newly and previously entered agreements.
• Prepare summaries for obtaining corporate approval of new agreements and option exercising.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues for various departments.
• Assist with monitoring of artist agreement options.
• Assist with updating standard form agreements as needed and as directed.
• Perform trademark preliminary searches.
• Prepare UCC filings and perform legal research as needed.
• Provide notary public services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring your VIBE:
• Self-starter.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly as needed for business purposes.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with new business models and agreements in an evolving industry and business.
• Familiarity with agreements related to the music and entertainment industry.
• Ability to communicate complicated legal issues succinctly to non-lawyers.
• Skilled in personal interaction, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Proficiency in Word.
• Competence in Excel and Outlook.
• Minimum 2 years law practice experience required. Law firm experience/training in entertainment law preferred.
• JD required.
• TN law license preferred, will consider other State licenses . Pending license status will be considered.

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, Two (2) paid weeks for ''Winter Break'' season, Wellness Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer.

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Job Category:
Business & Legal Affairs

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r10qjy-3-135-183-89-42 in your application.